The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for:
detecting sex of the unborn foetus
artificial insemination
transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
detecting any genetic abnormality
According to the NCERT text, amniocentesis is a procedure where amniotic fluid is analyzed to test for the presence of genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia, and sickle-cell anemia. The text emphasizes that there is a statutory ban on using this technique for sex determination to prevent female foeticide, making option A incorrect as a 'permissible' use.
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